University Librarian

Job Description

Bingham University, Karu was established by the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) following its formal licensing by the National Universities Commission (NUC) on 5th January, 2005. As the name implies, the University was named after one of the trio of pioneer Sudan Interior Missionaries, Roland Victor Bingham whose vision along with those of other founding fathers desired to produce committed Christians in our institutions, including the University through which Christ-centred leaders would emerge.

The posts of some Principal Officers of the University are currently vacant. In accordance with the provision of Bingham University Law, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Nasarawa

The Job

The University Librarian shall be responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the provision of Library services in the University and its constituent Departments and Campuses.

Job Requirements

Minimum years of experience

10

Qualifications

FSLC/SSCE/JSCE/NABTEB/ADN/OND/ND/NCE/B.Sc/B.Ed/B.Tech

Other Requirements

Qualifications and ExperienceCandidates applying for the position of the University Librarian must possess the following:

Ph.D in Library Science or in Library and Information Science

Considerable academic publications

At least 10 years relevant working experience in a Tertiary Institution, preferably in a recognized University

Be a registered member of the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

Must be of the equivalent rank of Principal Librarian or Senior Lecturer in the University system.

Conditions of Service

The appointment for the post of University Librarian will be for a single term of five years only

The conditions of service would be as applicable in the Nigerian University system and as determined by Council from time to time

The applicant must not-be more than 55 years of age at the time of application.

Application Closing Date8th March, 2019.

Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates are required to submit 25 copies of their Application Letters and comprehensive CV (attaching photocopies of relevant credentials) under confidential cover in an envelope sealed and marked "Post of University Librarian, Bingham University, Karu" addressed and sent to:The Registrar and Secretary to Council,Bingham University,P.M.B. 005, Karu, Nasarawa State.